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Keira Knightley as Lily
Matthew Marsden as Alex
Keira Knightley as Lily
Matthew Marsden as Alex
This is my offset Lisa Kleypas volume and in that location is not dubiousness that she is ane INCREDIBLE writer. I can see why most of my Goodreads friends dearest and consider her one of their all-time favorite romance novelists. Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me like I had hoped. While I adored and fell head-over-heels in love with the hero, Alex, I can't say the same for the heroine, Lily. I started the book very much loving her vivacious, witty, and incorrigible beliefs; all the same, by the
3 to 3 1/2 StarsThis is my first Lisa Kleypas book and there is not doubt that she is one INCREDIBLE writer. I can encounter why well-nigh of my Goodreads friends love and consider her one of their all-time favorite romance novelists. Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me like I had hoped. While I adored and fell head-over-heels in love with the hero, Alex, I can't say the same for the heroine, Lily. I started the book very much loving her vivacious, witty, and incorrigible behavior; however, by the cease of the story my love affair with her had waned. Her potent and willful nature started grating on my fretfulness, and (view spoiler)[her unwillingness to communicate or confide her heartbreaking undercover to the hero until the final few chapters of the book frustrated me to no terminate (hide spoiler)]. Fortunately, the ending more than fabricated up for all my frustration throughout much of this story. Information technology brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart.
Even though my commencement gustatory modality of Lisa Kleypas was not quite as satisfying as I had hoped, I was wise to continue giving her a effort. I only finished reading her second book of the series Dreaming of You lot and it was absolutely fantastic! One of my favorites!
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There is a huge misunderstanding. Hero is leaving with his righteous anger. Heroine calls out to him and he stops. Heroine explains without turning it into huge ball of omissions. They talk it out and solve the problem. Aaannd romance readers everywhere cries!!!
Finally! This book gets a 5 stars rating just for that scene from me. I really liked the heroine and the hero every bit a cherry on top =)
spoiler warningThere is a huge misunderstanding. Hero is leaving with his righteous anger. Heroine calls out to him and he stops. Heroine explains without turning information technology into huge ball of omissions. They talk it out and solve the problem. Aaannd romance readers everywhere cries!!!
Finally! This book gets a 5 stars rating just for that scene from me. I really liked the heroine and the hero equally a cherry on top =)
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And I certainly do love the hero, Alex. Fabled book- Kleypas at her all-time. We accept a strong all the same vulnerable heroine, Lily. And nosotros accept a passionate, caring hero who does his utmost to win Lily's trust and support her through everything. An interesting (and emotional) sub-plot as well.
Just a really wonderful romance with a capital letter "R".
If you are looking for a bastard
I re-read this one, needing a book where I could actually LOVE the hero after plowing through a surfeit of tortured, arse-hole heroes.And I certainly do dear the hero, Alex. Fabled volume- Kleypas at her best. We have a strong however vulnerable heroine, Lily. And we have a passionate, caring hero who does his utmost to win Lily's trust and support her through everything. An interesting (and emotional) sub-plot too.
Just a really wonderful romance with a capital "R".
If yous are looking for a bastard meets doormat kind of romance, this is not it. If you are looking for a hero who has depth, integrity and award, however, then read this book!
I blinked and sighed and thought: I need to marry that homo!
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Alex stubbed out his cigar and threw the butt into the fireplace. "My garden doesn't need improvement," he snarled. "It's been the aforementioned way for twenty years!"
She nodded cheerfully. "Precisely my bespeak. I told him that the way of your landscape is sadly outmoded. All the really stylish gardens have several ponds all around them. I showed Mr. Chumley exactly where a new one must exist dug."
A affluent of carmine crept up from Alex's collar to his temples. He wanted to strangle her. "Chumley wouldn't overturn a spoonful of dirt without asking my permission."
Lily shrugged innocently. "He seemed enthusiastic about the notion. I wouldn't be surprised if he'southward already begun digging. Really, I remember you'll admire the changes." She gave him a addicted, sisterly smile. "And whenever yous walk by that dear lilliputian pond, perhaps y'all'll always recollect of me."
Raiford'south features contorted. He made a sound that resembled a roar as he stormed out of the parlor.
Totty, Penelope, and Zachary all stared at Lily.
"I don't recollect he appreciated my thought," she remarked, looking disappointed.
Lily is a brute of wonder and spirit,she can never stay still in i place and treasures her freedom and independence above all else.A male friend of hers that is in love with her sister asks for her help of stealing her Penelope away from Alex.I only love Lily`s mischievous plans on that role,how she unknowingly bewitches Alex with her twisted, tricky, haphazard charm,teases him and laughs at him and the scene when she abducts him and ties him to her bed was HILARIOUS,lol!
Alex Raiford is a hero to die for!I merely respect and love him as a human of noble and potent nature.His undying devotion,loyalty and love for Lily made me swoon,and i just adore his overprotective and jealous side when it comes to Lily!(Ah,but all Kleypas heroes are like that)I also love that he is blonde,and his warm human relationship with his younger brother Henry made me fall for him more as Lily did.Alex knows she is a woman capable of matching his passion, strength, and stubbornness with her own..and i just L.O.V.East how he is afterward her.After the manner Lily turned his whole upside down i knew Alex would be a hero in hot pursuit of her.The scene when he laughs after finding out that he loves Lily,fabricated me laugh with him!I love him..only beloved dearest dear!Ah,he is my babe!!!!!
I have also finally come to run into the mysterious Derek Chicken,the Anti-hero i take heard so much about from my friends.He seems then dark and haunted,and i can`t expect to read his story with Sara in "Dreaming of You". Its the same feeling i had when i fell in love with Logan in "Somewhere i will find y'all" and read his own story with Madeline in "Because you lot are Mine".
Listen to me carefully, Wilhemina. Your mistakes, your past, your fears…none of it will change how I feel about you."
She swallowed difficult, trying to absorb the statement. "I-I don't like that proper name," she faltered.
"I know," he said gently. "Because information technology reminds you of when yous were a girl. Wilhemina is frightened and eager, wanting to be loved. And Lily is strong and brave, and would tell the world to go to hell if she wanted to."
"Which exercise you lot prefer?" she whispered.
He nudged her chin upwardly, staring into he optics. He smiled slightly. "All of you. Every function of you."
-Alex and Lily
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If this had been cut to half its size, it would get a solid 4 star rating!
Every bit information technology was, it was only as well much: I am an emotional wreck by at present, and information technology'south half-dozen o'clock in the morning! o_O
The positives:
The banter between the chief characters.
The fact that they pretty much hate each other guts on sight, and for quite some time (yes, I choose to place this amongst the positives, lol)
The fact that neither of them is your typical a hundred per cen
Addictive for certain, but did it have to had so much drama?If this had been cut to half its size, it would get a solid iv star rating!
As it was, it was just as well much: I am an emotional wreck by now, and it's six o'clock in the morn! o_O
The positives:
The barrack between the chief characters.
The fact that they pretty much hate each other guts on sight, and for quite some fourth dimension (yes, I cull to place this amongst the positives, lol)
The fact that neither of them is your typical a hundred per cent leading character stereotype.
The negatives
We have a character whose family has placed her aside, and suddenly there she is..and in that location they are...in another person's house all together, and "fiddle dee dee" everything is fine.
The style Lily addresses a friend of her, a male friend of her, in the presence of her parents and anybody else who would like to hear her: Zach this, Zach that...
I am not ordinarily a snob of this blazon of affair, but the affair just felt too modern and irritating.
The predominance of accents in this story: I pretty much detest this type of thing. This is a pet peeve of mine, I confess.
I understand if we are given a little to demonstrate the character's talking patterns, only too much of information technology?
Information technology blocks the fluidity of the writing.
The fact that the principal character Alex entertains the thought of invading a adult female'southward bedroom and forcing herself to her...information technology'due south only an idea, but the condescending way he reasons with himself that they shall be married in a couple of weeks, and okay, she'll cry just they're engaged...left me less than pleased with him.
The mode Alex deals with Lily's fears of intimacy, which is pretty much doing as it pleases him, and of grade she ends up enjoying it _of form _ so, who cares?
The manner friendship is dealt in this book: Derek is the nigh pathetic alibi of a friend I've ever read about. o_O
The scene in which Lily loses a wager to Alex, in Derek's club and the way everyone deals with information technology, was extremely blench-worthy and less than romantic.
The fact that the characters insist on non making use of their tongs, for things known equally, speaking to one another!
Hey, manifestly I disliked it more than I had realized!
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Well my Lisa Kleypas Cherry has officially been popped, and I now have a new unicorn writer. I'k hooked on her writing! Historical Romance is my absolute favorite genre, and I'm then happy that Lisa didn't disappoint at all.
"If you lot're not quiet," he interrupted with soft menace, "I'm going to requite yous the spanking of your life."
"I've never been struck before tonight," she said in a muffled, accusing voice. "My father never dared—" "He never gave a damn," Alex replied curtly. "And
4.5 Gypsy stars!!Well my Lisa Kleypas Cherry has officially been popped, and I now have a new unicorn author. I'm hooked on her writing! Historical Romance is my absolute favorite genre, and I'k so happy that Lisa didn't disappoint at all.
"If you lot're not quiet," he interrupted with soft menace, "I'k going to give you lot the spanking of your life."
"I've never been struck earlier tonight," she said in a muffled, accusing voice. "My father never dared—" "He never gave a damn," Alex replied curtly. "And he should be shot for that. You've needed someone to spank the hell out of you for years."
This is Alex and Lily. These two were so peppery, steamy and a match made in heaven...or hell. Lol. Kind of an enemies to lovers trope, only so much more! I besides LOVE Derek Craven, and can't wait to read more nigh him in the next book. Loved the twists, turns and surprises. I'one thousand hooked, and never looking dorsum!!
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At the halfway point, I was certain that I must accept been reading a different book to the one I had rated 5 stars. I was blubbering similar a baby, swearing at men in general and calling Alex a bugger, bugger, poo bum git head (my well-nigh scathing insult). Had I got information technology all wrong? Perhaps, I had read it with rose coloured glasses? Information technology became imperative that I go on. I had to confirm that Lisa Kleypas is and was i of the Queens of Historical Romance.
What a bloody fool
After all these years, still 5 starsAt the halfway indicate, I was sure that I must have been reading a unlike book to the ane I had rated 5 stars. I was blubbering like a baby, swearing at men in general and calling Alex a bugger, bugger, poo bum git head (my most scathing insult). Had I got it all incorrect? Maybe, I had read information technology with rose coloured spectacles? Information technology became imperative that I proceed. I had to confirm that Lisa Kleypas is and was 1 of the Queens of Historical Romance.
What a bloody fool I'd been. Of course, it was vivid. Alex was astonishing, sexy, bossy and sugariness. I loved him...and Lily was ok too...for a heroine.
The storyline was captivating, the characters interesting and the sexy times steamy. Everything I promise for in my favourite historical romance reads.
Honestly, Rosalyn Landor is one of the best narrators I've listened to. Her accents are spot on, and she does a very believable male voice. I could always tell when a character changed.
Loved listening to Then Came You and promise to listen to more than Lisa Kleypas in the hereafter.
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Oh she hadn't expected to enjoy this then much. She had never felt such pure delight in provoking a man.
"Lily, don't be afraid. I desire to please you. Trust me."
"Say yes," his fingers curled into her hair.
"Say yeah, darling."
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It was unfashionable for a married man to dote openly on his wife, but Alex didn't seem to care.
Oh she hadn't expected to savour this then much. She had never felt such pure please in provoking a man.
"Lily, don't be afraid. I want to please you lot. Trust me."
"Say yes," his fingers curled into her pilus.
"Say yes, darling."
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It was unfashionable for a husband to dote openly on his married woman, only Alex didn't seem to care.
Alex is one short tempered, bossy man who cannot handle not beingness in command all the fourth dimension. He just can't stand the "spiral you", careless attitude of Lily Lawson and does everything he tin can to go ane upwardly on h
What a page turner this turned out to be! It was most incommunicable to put down. This is right up in that location with Loretta Chase'south "Lord of Scoundrels" in terms of deliciously wicked banter between the h/h and the love-hate relationship is broiling hot with lots of unexpected twists and turns.Alex is one brusque tempered, bossy man who cannot handle not existence in control all the time. He just tin't stand the "screw you lot", devil-may-care attitude of Lily Lawson and does everything he can to get one up on her, but this footling hellcat gets the better of him nigh every single fourth dimension. She is wickedly devious and underhanded which gets his goat beautifully until one concluding move on his part has them both in a very compromising position that will leaving you gasping more than one time ;D Lily is i of the best independent minded heroine's I call up I've ever read. She does what she wants, when she wants and how she wants and if someone doesn't similar it it doesn't phase her in the to the lowest degree. She hunts, rides, gambles and swears like a sailor without flinching and everyone loves her for it.
This is much hotter steam than your typical regency fare. The fighting, sniping and one-upmanship just adds more fuel to the burn down of sexual tension that simmers throughout the book only to explode similar yous've rarely seen an explosion go. The secondary characters and stories, especially Derek Craven's, are excellent. Your heart but breaks for him.
This is a must-read for anyone who likes a my-way-or-the-highway protective alpha who gets his comeuppance in spades from a heroine who can requite as good, if non better, as she gets :D
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Loved it all, and I'one thousand definitely looking forrard to seeing a certain someone get his ain HEA somewhere in this series!
4.5 stars. Lisa Kleypas never misses for me, and I don't have the time to review information technology like I should, but this 1 was fabulous! Amazing characters as always, I loved both Lily and Alex, even when they hated each other. 🔥 Keen story and the plot had me hooked all the fashion to the end. (view spoiler)[And Alex equally daddy to Nicole was just 😍😍😍 (hide spoiler)]Loved information technology all, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing a sure someone get his own HEA somewhere in this series!
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I was shocked to learn I hadn't washed reviews on this serial and that has GOTTA change now!! Because quite bluntly both of these books are amazing. But let me talk over the first volume in the series...Then Came You. Now what is then great about this book?? Well quite bluntly quite a bit. We have our heroine, who is unconventional, wild and gratis and doesn't like to be tied to. She likes to ride, hunt, shoot, wear trousers and jump into freezing waters for a thr Originally Posted At Addicted To Romance.
I was shocked to learn I hadn't done reviews on this series and that has GOTTA change now!! Considering quite frankly both of these books are amazing. But let me hash out the kickoff book in the serial...And so Came You. Now what is so peachy about this book?? Well quite frankly quite a scrap. Nosotros have our heroine, who is unconventional, wild and free and doesn't like to be tied to. She likes to ride, chase, shoot, wearable trousers and jump into freezing waters for a thrill. Non your typical debutante? Well she isn't any typical heroine. Merely she also has many vulnerabilities, including the fact that she is on the search for her daughter who was kidnapped. When she learns her young shy and quiet sister Penelope is set to marry the formidable Alex the Lord of Wolverton. Alex seems to be harsh and cold, simply he just hides who he actually is. He still suffers from grief of his fiancee who died while riding and bankrupt her cervix. Merely Lily wakes up his passions and his possessive nature.
"I desire to give yous whatever elusive, impossible, goddamned mysterious affair it is yous need in order to exist happy. Does that frighten y'all? Well, it frightens the hell out of me. Don't you remember I'd end feeling this way if I could? It's non as if you're the easiest woman in the earth to—" He checked himself of a sudden."
These two are quite frankly....EXPLOSIVE!! Re reading this book was a fun ride and I tin can't believe I hadn't read this one in so long. I really adored both characters, I would have five starred this one but there were a couple scenes where anger gets the best of the heroine and I didn't exactly concord with her actions. Merely overall what a enjoyable story! I love the sense of humor, the fabulous dialogue and the chemistry these two have. And we get some fun times with the hero of Dreaming Of You Derek Craven. He really pulls matchmaker a bit here, and I enjoyed his role in their story.
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He knew she couldn't be trusted with his heart, but somewhere along the mode he had already given information technology to her. She had turned his life upside downwardly. She had changed everything.
He loved her. The unproblematic truth was astonishing, but undeniable.
Fervently he pressed his lips into her hair, his body rife with united nations-independent, anxious joy.
Dear God, I admittedly loved this!! Just the kind of 'enemies to lovers' romance I admire. Strong, rebellious heroine and an as stubborn and demanding hero. K
He knew she couldn't be trusted with his heart, but somewhere forth the mode he had already given it to her. She had turned his life upside down. She had changed everything.
He loved her. The simple truth was astonishing, but undeniable.
Fervently he pressed his lips into her hair, his torso rife with united nations-contained, anxious joy.
Beloved God, I admittedly loved this!! Just the kind of 'enemies to lovers' romance I admire. Potent, rebellious heroine and an equally stubborn and enervating hero. Kryptonite, I tell y'all. I volition definitely be reading this ane again. It just kills me that I've had this in my library for ages, and have but picked it upward. I cannot expect to start volume ii in the series. I take zippo bad to say almost it.
Pure Kleypas Golden!
I needn't accept had any fearfulness. This is just as golden as whatever other Kleypas gem.
Alex and Lily are shining and bright. Fierce and poignant. I adored every moment.
5/5 stars
Ahhh..I needn't take had whatsoever fear. This is just as golden as whatsoever other Kleypas gem.
Alex and Lily are shining and bright. Violent and poignant. I adored every moment.
five/v stars
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The heroine of Lisa Kleypas' Then Came You was, at the time of the book'south initial release, a unique female person protagonist. Today, Romancelandia is replete with hoydenish, unmarried non-virgins who thumb their nose at society's rules. Back in 1993, the wild Lily Lawson was, for the most part, unusual for a historical romance heroine.
The novel begins with Lily aboard a fancy sea vessel for a daytime event that bores her senseless. She allows her hat to fly off into the waters of the Thursday
Updated Review:The heroine of Lisa Kleypas' And then Came You was, at the time of the book's initial release, a unique female protagonist. Today, Romancelandia is replete with hoydenish, single non-virgins who pollex their nose at society's rules. Back in 1993, the wild Lily Lawson was, for the almost part, unusual for a historical romance heroine.
The novel begins with Lily aboard a fancy bounding main vessel for a daytime consequence that bores her senseless. She allows her hat to fly off into the waters of the Thames in an endeavour to prod her male admirers into fetching it for her. The reserved Lord Alex Raiford looks on, disgusted by her antics.
Lily is on the fringes of polite guild as she is estranged from her family for her shocking beliefs. Many years ago, she was involved in a dearest affair with an Italian gentleman who turned out to be a cad. Now, she takes pleasure in flouting the ton's convetions. Upon hearing that her dear sis cannot marry the man she loves, "Lawless" Lily Lawson–as she is called–is adamant to suspension her sister's appointment with the stuffed-shirt Lord Raiford. She will use all her wills and wiles to end him from marrying her.
When Lily does succeed, Alex vows revenge and in scene afterward memorable scene, his vengeance turns to passion. (I admit to fanning myself to Alex's reaction when Lily is painted with a ophidian on her flesh!) Then passion yields to honey when he realizes that Lily's outward behavior is just a cover for the dark secrets that torment her.
Lord Raiford is a responsible man. He has a trivial brother to intendance for and estates to run. He was looking for a responsible helpmate to circular out his life.
Alex'due south first fiancee died in a horseback riding blow, so Alex is hesitant to get close to anyone, peculiarly a woman of such free spirit. If yous know me and my reviews, you know where I stand up on that trope, but hither it's no ghost who's part of the disharmonize.
Lily has gained even more notoriety as the simply female immune to gamble in a gaming hell, namely that of Derek Craven's. Here, Lily shares a chip of chemical science with the sexy, snaggle-toothed proprietor. Many Kleypas fans prefer Derek, the hero of this volume's sequel, Dreaming of Y'all every bit their favorite Kleypas MC, or even Sebastian from The Devil in Wintertime (I haven't read that one yet). As for me, I thought Alex Raiford was the better man, although I adore the scene where Alex confronts Craven about being Lily'southward lover.
There are more obstacles to Lily and Alex being together than their stubbornness and being polar opposites. But Alex's dearest volition make Lily'south incommunicable dreams come truthful. I can't help but gush over a hero like Alex: principled, maybe a little uptight, beautiful, and good with kids!
What to say near this book? Lisa Kleypas proved herself to me equally 1 of the new era of Historical Romance'due south best writers! There's and so much to appreciate hither: a stiff, unconventional heroine; an honorable hero I adore; and wonderfully plotted romance. This is one of my all-time top favorites!
5 stars
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It's hard to believe that it'south been xi years since I first read this. I yet dear Lisa Kleypas'due south writing, but I didn't love this book every bit much this time. I didn't similar Alex in the kickoff only he grew on me. Lily's constant obstinance and continued secrecy drove me nuts. Only it's a passionate, emotional romance, so I'm still giving it v stars.
Original rating/review:
5+ stars – Historical/Regency Romance
Although I'd previously read and loooved Kleypas's Travis'due south series, this
Re-read Oct'2021:It's hard to believe that information technology'due south been 11 years since I starting time read this. I still love Lisa Kleypas'southward writing, but I didn't beloved this volume as much this time. I didn't like Alex in the start just he grew on me. Lily's abiding obstinance and continued secrecy drove me basics. Simply it's a passionate, emotional romance, so I'm still giving it 5 stars.
Original rating/review:
five+ stars – Historical/Regency Romance
Although I'd previously read and loooved Kleypas's Travis's series, this was the starting time historical romance of hers that I read, and it's no wonder that she's such an incredibly popular romance author. The relationship between wild spitfire spinster Lily Lawson and stodgy Alex, Lord Raiford, from bitter animosity to explosive passion that turns to cordial respect and then deep affection, is sheer magic to behold. This book inflamed my LK admiration that commencement began with my love for Sugar Daddy and then connected with my utter enjoyment of the entire Travis's series, Dreaming of You, Again the Magic, and well-nigh recently with the Wallflowers series. I look forward to more wonderful books by this remarkably gifted author!
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Lily Lawson is incredibly compelling as a heroine mainly considering she'south reckless most to the signal of suicidal. From the first page, her antics are riveting and tragic at the same time. She's charming and witty in society and a draw for any social event seeking an invitee with a flair for dramatics. Lily is also though heart-breakingly vulnerable and tragic, and Kleypas does such a fine job of demonstrating her bravado and insecurities simultaneously in every early on scene where we try to understand what makes her tick. We find out in due course that she's grieving the kidnapping of her young daughter but cannot reveal to society the fact that she even has an illegitimate girl. Alex, the seemingly stuffed-shirt hero, works well equally a counterpart to Lily. We see her so often through his optics as he is both repelled and fascinated by her, and eventually madly in love with someone who challenges him on many levels. I felt sympathy for Alex equally he finds the love of his life and holds on every bit tight every bit possible to keep her. Lily feels so combustible that I would flee a person similar that in my own life. Alex doesn't though, and his willingness to stick with Lily despite undesirable turmoil, lies, darkness, and despair pays off hugely in the end.
1 thing that I actually like best in this book is how much detail Kleypas puts into each run into between Lily and Alex equally they slowly work their way toward compassion and agreement and honey. The book is leisurely in developing the plot and the characters feel fully dimensional as a effect. When I call back of Kleypas's writing today, information technology feels shallow and rushed. I don't call back of her as an author I always read because of her grasp of history, but she was an author who brought characters to life. Glad I reread this one.
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What was your first romance?
This was one of the outset romances I always read and I really, actually liked it, but I read it almost ten years ago. Hope it goes on sale presently considering I really want to pick it up and meet if information technology's as skilful as I remember. :)What was your first romance?
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It is no hole-and-corner that every bit of recent Lisa Kleypas is my go to writer. I'k loving her Historical Romances. My starting time book past her was Sugar Daddy (Travis Series) and since then I don't believe at that place has been book that I have read by her that hasn't been a 4 or 5 star read. For me her storytelling is always engaging and entertaining. I adore her characters and the fact that dear never actually comes piece of cake for them. At that place is always a claiming.
There was no insta-honey between the heroine and hero simply in th
Information technology is no secret that as of contempo Lisa Kleypas is my go to author. I'yard loving her Historical Romances. My commencement volume past her was Sugar Daddy (Travis Serial) and since then I don't believe there has been book that I have read by her that hasn't been a 4 or 5 star read. For me her storytelling is always engaging and entertaining. I adore her characters and the fact that love never really comes easy for them. There is always a claiming.
In that location was no insta-beloved between the heroine and hero simply in this one there was insta-love with me and Lily! She was fabulous. (IMHO) She is all-time described in the synopsis. Reckless, wild and beautiful. No i could put Lily in a corner. Not fifty-fifty Alex, Lord Raiford.
Alex was yummy. :) He always needed to be in control. What he wanted he would get no matter the price. He despised Lily and her shocking ways so yous can imagine his frustration when he realized that his heart was a traitor. Watching Alex lose the very last thread of his command was worth every infinitesimal. Trust me when I say that the sex activity scenes between these two was HOT!
Y'all will love their banter and the many bumps and bruises that Lily and Alex had on their road to happiness. ❤
Roslyn Landor's narration was superb every bit ever.
Some other vague review but honestly it is so much better reading a story with only knowing a tidbit near it.
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A fast and like shooting fish in a barrel read, simply a lilliputian far-fetched? Outrageous? All the same searching for the correct discussion. I have become a fan of Lisa Kleypas though, and that'southward not going to change!
I don't know how I experience about it.A fast and piece of cake read, only a piddling far-fetched? Outrageous? Still searching for the right word. I take become a fan of Lisa Kleypas though, and that's not going to change!
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I hope to god that the other 2 I unfortunately also bought sight unseen aren't as bad as this one, because this was pretty rotten reading up to when I and the volume parted ways.
Nearly importantly, I couldn't at all connect to the prose. Information technology was breakable, unemotional and every bit dry out as tinder, not to speak of very, very irksome.
Boring appears to be a staple for this book, because inspite of their antics I found both H and h to exist utterly yawn-inducing. In fact, if the most e
Then that was my first Kleypas.I hope to god that the other 2 I unfortunately also bought sight unseen aren't as bad as this i, considering this was pretty rotten reading upward to when I and the book parted means.
Most importantly, I couldn't at all connect to the prose. Information technology was brittle, unemotional and as dry equally tinder, not to speak of very, very wearisome.
Tiresome appears to be a staple for this volume, because inspite of their antics I found both H and h to be utterly yawn-inducing. In fact, if the most engaging grapheme is that of the butler and yous aren't reading Lord Peter Wimsey, then something is very much wrong.
"She" is an early-bird version of what I have come to hate, peculiarly in historical romance: a forcedly "stiff(willed), kick-ass" female atomic number 82, to the point of being entirely unbelievable, and to me also really unlikeable. Yes, there were women who rode, and rode astride, even in the Regency era. Yes, there were women who maintained their own domain, were wealthy, gambled and were outside of societal norms. But even these women were non every bit obnoxious and blatantly mod every bit this here heroine.
"He" is the classic brooding, hurt past past tragedies Hero, with an alpha-arsehole-ish behaviour more in line with stupidity than what I would like to see in a hero to root for. No Mr. Darcy this, just a plain idiot incapable of behaving himself.
The era, which ought to take been part of the book, for why else read a historical romance, was not fifty-fifty barely there. You tin can mention dates and let drop names like mad, if you don't write within an era you don't transmit it to the reader.
Completely unimpressed with this one.
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However, she started making really bad decisions, and it went downhill from at that place. And I get it. Desperation makes you lot practise stupid things. All the same, I also wanted her to make smart choices, if she really wanted to detect her child, and if she actually wanted to be happy. Information technology was just…complicated. There wer
This book started out rather good. The protagonist was assuming and funny and independent. Too, my heart ached for her because her child was kidnapped. Information technology was certainly emotional at times because of that.However, she started making actually bad decisions, and it went downhill from there. And I get it. Desperation makes you lot practice stupid things. However, I also wanted her to make smart choices, if she actually wanted to find her kid, and if she really wanted to be happy. Information technology was just…complicated. There were a lot of drama & angst in the 2nd of the book – and I'm not a fan of the extended secrecy trope.
This is my 13th Lisa Kleypas book, and I have to say that this is definitely in the bottom iii somewhere. I'm giving information technology ii.5 stars. It was sweet and emotional at times, but I didn't really similar how some things turned out.
Things that you might want to know (WARNING: Spoilers beneath)Is there a happy/satisfying ending? (view spoiler)[Yep, and a heartwarming epilogue. (hide spoiler)]
Love triangle? Cheating? Angst level? (view spoiler)[Not really a dearest triangle, but the guy was engaged to her sister in the first (they weren't in beloved or annihilation though). And the heroine has a proficient friend who possibly loves her, but it's not really interfering with the main romance. Medium-high angst. (hide spoiler)]
Tears-worthy? (view spoiler)[Yep, some emotional shit. (hibernate spoiler)]
Sense of humor? (view spoiler)[Some funny bits, considering the heroine and hero have a love-hate relationship. (hide spoiler)]
What age level would be appropriate? (view spoiler)[Mature audition. Explicit details on sex. Prostitution, rough language, kidnap, references/possible attempt of rape. Etc. (hide spoiler)]
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I'm gear up for a bucket of cheesiness and comfort.
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i tin't believe information technology'due south taken me this long to read a lisa kleypas novel and boy was i missing out. i loved their banter and quick wit. the way that alex cared for lily is literally out of my dreams. he loved and respected her while still not taking her bullshit and i loved him for that.
brb gotta get read all of her backlist
i can't believe it'southward taken me this long to read a lisa kleypas novel and boy was i missing out. i loved their barrack and quick wit. the way that alex cared for lily is literally out of my dreams. he loved and respected her while notwithstanding not taking her bullshit and i loved him for that.
brb gotta go read all of her backlist
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